HCT/EMT - CMH Emergency

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

About The Position

The HCT/EMT performs patient-care activities delegated by a nurse and/or physician for patients of all ages with acute and chronic health problems. The Licensed Emergency Department Technician provides direct patient care encompassing nursing assistant duties, phlebotomy, 12-lead ECG tracing, and assistance with oxygen needs. The role works under the direct supervision of an RN and supports the Emergency Department’s mission through indirect care, patient safety, infection control, personal safety, participation in unit activities, and daily inventory maintenance. The position provides direct patient care and performs selected diagnostic tests, bedside laboratory testing, patient observations and measurements, and special procedures in accordance with policies and provider orders. It also supports patient wellness and satisfaction through patient preparation, mobility and transfers, nutrition assistance, elimination care, and participation in admission, transport, and discharge. The technician is expected to understand and use relevant equipment, follow safety practices, and assist with patient movement using appropriate lift equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (L-EMT) credential from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
Ability to perform the patient-care activities and procedures described in the posting, follow hospital policies, and use the equipment necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

Participate in cost containment, help maintain a positive work environment, minimize overtime, attend required classes and meetings, participate in unit committees, and follow policies and procedures.
Promote patient safety by correctly applying protective devices, anticipating patient requests, making rounds at least hourly, assisting the RN with care planning, and maintaining a safe unit environment.
Promote infection control by washing hands before and after patient contact, handling soiled materials according to protocol, maintaining sterile asepsis and isolation technique, and changing and securing dressings.
Promote personal safety by using personal protective equipment appropriately and keeping hallways clear and equipment arranged safely.
Maintain clean and stocked support areas and patient-room equipment; track equipment and complete maintenance or clinical-engineering work forms, including removing equipment from service when needed.
Provide delegated patient care, including oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, airway insertion, oral suctioning, oxygen delivery by cannula or non-rebreather mask, and specified catheterization procedures.
Perform and document selected diagnostic tests, including phlebotomy and 12-lead ECGs; conduct bedside laboratory testing and associated quality control in compliance with orders and hospital policies.
Provide care for patients requiring restraint or seclusion and perform splint application where applicable.
Measure and document patient information according to policy, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, intake and output, and pain ratings.
Perform and document special procedures as required, including heat or cold application, decubitus care, procedure setup, skin preparation, lead application or removal, suctioning, oxygen-equipment care, and trauma or moderate-sedation setup.
Use practical problem-solving skills for patient movement and handling and use lift equipment appropriately to promote patient and staff safety.
Maintain a pleasant, clean, and uncluttered patient environment; prepare patients for post-procedure monitoring and participate in patient admission, transport, and discharge.
Assist patients with in-bed mobility, transfers, and positioning for comfort and alignment.
Assist with nutrition management by preparing patients for meals, delivering trays, documenting intake, feeding dependent patients as needed, and providing fresh water, ice, and snacks.
Assist with elimination procedures, including offering and removing bedpans and urinals, providing catheter care, removing Foley catheters, applying external urinary catheters, emptying drainage bags, collecting ordered specimens, catheterizing female and male patients, and communicating intake and output.